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Disabled Facilities Grant Technical Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bracknell Forest - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
5 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
1 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 35.68 per hour Umbrella
Summary
- The role involves supporting the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and home adaptation services for disabled and vulnerable residents enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes. This position is crucial for managing grant cases coordinating with internal and external stakeholders undertaking assessments and ensuring a responsive customer-focused service that achieves excellent outcomes for residents.
Responsibilities
- Manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications from initial referral through to completion.
- Liaise with residents Occupational Therapists contractors surveyors and other stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
- Conduct feasibility visits property inspections interim checks and final inspections of adaptation works.
- Analyse contractor quotations and tender submissions to identify best value solutions.
- Assist in preparing specifications schedules of works reports drawings and related documentation.
- Process invoices verify final accounts and support financial monitoring and budget control activities.
- Maintain accurate case records databases and management information systems.
- Respond to enquiries correspondence and service requests in a timely and professional manner.
Requirements
- Experience administering and processing complex cases applications or service requests.
- Previous experience within a customer-focused environment delivering high standards of service.
- Experience working with Disabled Facilities Grants housing adaptations or related services.
- Experience working with Occupational Therapists surveyors contractors or technical teams.
- Experience within housing health social care or local authority environment.
- HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) qualification.
- Level 4 Diploma in Construction Building Studies or equivalent qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent).
Additional Information
- 1-month contract with a local authority.
- Rate: 35.68 per hour Umbrella.
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Location: Floor 3 Time Square RG12 1JD.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To support the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and home adaptation services for disabled and vulnerable residents enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes.
Required Education:
To support the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and home adaptation services for disabled and vulnerable residents enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes.
